India and Russia's relationship continues to thrive with expanding economic cooperation and trade exceeding $60 billion, despite challenges. Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov highlighted India's balanced stance on the Ukraine crisis, while both countries prioritize strengthening their Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership.
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A 50-year-old man, Sunil Dixit, was arrested for attacking his government teacher ex-wife, Mamta Goud, with acid, causing 50% burns, in Kota. Despite their divorce, they were still cohabiting. Police arrested Dixit from Bhansroadgarh, Chittor district, and are investigating the motive behind the attack.
Mohammed Irshad Ansari petitions the Gujarat High Court to prevent the demolition of his mother's grave by the civic body during a road expansion project. Ansari and 40 others claim AMC lacks jurisdiction, with 241 affected structures managed by the Ahmedabad Sunni Muslim Wakf Committee.
A high school track event in Virginia took a shocking turn when Kaelen Tucker was struck in the head with a baton mid-race during the VHSL Class 3 State Indoor Championships. The impact led to a concussion and possible skull fracture. The opposing runner and coach did not apologize, and legal action is uncertain.
In a shocking incident at Kota Medical College, Rajasthan, a man named Manish alleges that doctors mistakenly operated on his paralysed father instead of him. Manish, injured in an accident, had called his father for support before his scheduled surgery. He was stunned to discover his father, waiting outside the operation theatre, had undergone a procedure and received stitches.
Former cricketer Irfan Pathan raises concerns about Rohit Sharma's place in India's Test team due to his poor form, suggesting his captaincy is keeping him in the playing XI. Pathan points out better-performing options like KL Rahul are being overlooked. Rohit’s struggles have coincided with India's lackluster performances in the ongoing series against Australia.
Shaktikanta Das, former RBI Governor, has been appointed as Principal Secretary-2 to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Das, who has vast experience in finance and governance, will serve alongside Pramod Kumar Mishra. Das previously held key positions in the Ministry of Finance and represented India in major international institutions. PK Mishra remains Principal Secretary to the PM.
Human skulls have been stolen from a graveyard in Bhagalpur district, Bihar. The latest theft involved a woman's skull, buried about five and a half months ago. Similar incidents have occurred over the past five years. The police are investigating but have found no clues yet. Locals suspect black magic and are frightened.
Former England pacer Steve Harmison emphasized the irreplaceable role of Jasprit Bumrah for India, likening his potential absence from the ICC Champions Trophy to a FIFA World Cup without Cristiano Ronaldo. Harmison suggested India should carry Bumrah in the squad hoping for his return in the knockout stages.
On Day 3 of the fourth Test at Melbourne Cricket Ground, India's Rishabh Pant was dismissed in a moment of poor judgment. Attempting successive risky shots, Pant was caught by Nathan Lyon, causing criticism for his reckless play. The series is tied 1-1 with one match to go in what's been a thrilling contest so far.